A Solution Containing AgNO₃ Is Mixed with a Solution of NaCl

question 89

Multiple Choice

A solution containing AgNO₃ is mixed with a solution of NaCl to form a solution that is 0.10 M in AgNO₃ and 0.075 M in NaCl.What will happen once these solutions are mixed? K_sp (AgCl) = 1.77 × 10^-10.

• A) Nothing will happen since the molar solubility of AgCl is higher than the solution concentrations.
• B) Silver chloride will precipitate out of solution, leaving an unsaturated solution of AgCl.
• C) Silver chloride will precipitate out of solution, leaving a saturated AgCl solution.
• D) Nothing will happen since NaCl and AgNO₃ are both soluble compounds.
• E) There is not enough information to say anything about this solution.

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